Armenian Condition from France

Hollande which demanded from Turkey to recognize the Armenian genocide claims, in return of getting a negotiating date, told Erdogan that they supported Turkey’s bid strongly. But after meeting Erdogan, he announced that his party had called on Turkey to recognize the Armenian claims, as a condition. In response, Erdogan told the Socialist leader that the Armenian issue should be left to historians.

Hollande said that the Armenian genocide was enacted when Socialist Lionel Jospin was in the power in France and therefore this law should be respected. He went on to say; We support the membership of Turkey to the EU. We are the one who support Turkey on this issue, among the political parties in France. We are aware of the steps taken by Turkey. However, the Armenian issue should be considered within the framework of human rights. We can not talk on the future without giving the account of the past.